Schützensteig
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,961 ft
- climb
- 6,848 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Schützensteig is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria. It runs between about 4,680 ft and 6,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 440 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Gries im Sellrain, about 1.0 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Jöchlegg, Kleine Freihut and Freihut (Gipfelkreuz). There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Schützensteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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